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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.59, 942.98 and 243.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.59, 942.98 and 243.75 is: 365.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.59 : 942.98 = 243.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.59/942.98 = 243.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.59x = 942.98 × 243.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.59x = 229,850.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,850.16/628.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.66

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